Amorpha fruticosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 713 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213510
Common Names
- Desert-shrub Amorpha
- Amorpha fruticosa
- Amorpha fruticosa subsp. fruticosa
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- Amorpha fruticosa vulgaris Pursh [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa emarginata Pursh [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa angustifolia Pursh [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa coerulea Loudon [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa lewisii Loudon [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa caroliniana (Croom) S.Watson [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa crispa G.Kirchn. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa pendula (Carrière) Dippel [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa croceolanata (P.Watson) Mouill. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa typica C.K.Schneid. [invalid]
- Amorpha fruticosa humilis (Tausch) C.K.Schneid. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa tennesseensis (Shuttlew.) E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa oblongifolia E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa occidentalis (Abrams) Kearney & Peebles [valid]
- Amorpha emarginata (Pursh) Sweet [valid]
- Amorpha fragrans Sweet [valid]
- Amorpha occidentalis arizonica (Rydb.) E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha occidentalis emarginata E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha dewinkeleri Small [valid]
- Amorpha angustifolia (Pursh) Boynton [valid]
- Amorpha arizonica Rydb. [valid]
- Amorpha bushii Rydb. [valid]
- Amorpha croceolanata Watson [deprecated]
- Amorpha curtissii Rydb. [unknown]
- Amorpha emarginata Eastw. [illegitimate]
- Amorpha humilis Tausch [valid]
- Amorpha occidentalis Abrams [valid]
- Amorpha pendula Carrière [valid]
- Amorpha tennesseensis Kunze [unknown]
- Amorpha virgata Small [valid]
- Amorpha coerulea Lodd. [unknown]
- Amorpha colorata Raf. [valid]
- Amorpha discolor Raf. [valid]
- Amorpha elata Hayne [valid]
- Amorpha flexuosa Raf. [unknown]
- Amorpha gaertneri K.Koch [valid]
- Amorpha gardneri K.Koch [valid]
- Amorpha glauca Raf. [valid]
- Amorpha lewisii Lodd. ex Loudon [valid]
- Amorpha ludwigii K.Koch [valid]
- Amorpha mimosifolia Voss [unknown]
- Amorpha nonperforata Schkuhr [valid]
- Amorpha ornata Wender. [valid]
- Amorpha perforata Schkuhr [valid]
- Amorpha sensitiva Voss [unknown]
- Amorpha tennessensis Schult. [valid]
- Amorpha verrucosa Raf. [valid]
- Amorpha caroliniana Croom [valid]
- Amorpha croceolanata P.Watson [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa crispa Kirchner [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa albiflora E.Sheld. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa aureo-variegata Schwer. [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa crispa C.K.Schneid. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa pendula (Clémenc.) C.K.Schneid. [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa humilis (Tausch) E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa coerulea (Lodd.) E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa glabrata E.J.Palmer [valid]
- Amorpha fruticosa latior Fassett [valid]
- Amorpha macrophyla Raf. [valid]
- Monosemeion obliquatum Raf. [valid]
- Monosemeion obliquatum Raf. ex Pennell [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa fruticosa [unknown]
- Amorpha crocealanata P.Watson [deprecated]
- Amorpha curtisii Rydb. [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa aureovariegata Schwer. [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa fragrans Bean [unknown]
- Amorpha fruticosa ornata Wender. [unknown]
- Amorpha herbacea Schltdl. [illegitimate]
- Amorpha pubescens Schltdl. [illegitimate]
- Amorpha pumila Schltdl. [illegitimate]
Description
Amorpha fruticosa (also called False Indigo, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It has a branched stem and purple flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Amorpha fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amorpha fruticosa has small, purple flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have three oval-shaped leaves that are hairy.
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Amorpha fruticosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Amorpha fruticosa
Amorpha fruticosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Amorpha fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amorpha fruticosa?
Amorpha fruticosa
What type of plant is Amorpha fruticosa?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Amorpha fruticosa?
It is found in moist woodlands and along streams in North America
Species in the Amorpha genus
Amorpha ouachitensis, Amorpha apiculata, Amorpha georgiana, Amorpha herbacea, Amorpha nitens, Amorpha schwerinii, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha paniculata, Amorpha roemeriana, Amorpha canescens, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha glabra, Amorpha fruticosa, Amorpha californica, Amorpha laevigata, Amorpha nana, Amorpha notha, Amorpha confusa, Amorpha crenulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Amorpha fruticosa L.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.